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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wong, Clinical Geneticist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Derek Wong, MD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wong is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wong’s office at (310) 206-5146.
Where did Dr. Wong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Wong board certified as a Clinical Geneticist?
Yes, Dr. Derek Wong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Wong speak?
Dr. Wong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Wong typically treat?
As a Clinical Geneticist, Dr. Wong diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Wong. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Phenylalanine Levels
- Citrullinemia
- Maple Syrup Urine Disease
- Argininosuccinic Aciduria
- Metabolic Disorder
- Tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency
- Maple syrup urine disease
- Argininosuccinic aciduria
- Hyperphenylalaninemia
- Phenylalanine Metabolism Disorder
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Urea Cycle Disorder Type II
- Citrulline Disorder
- MSUD
- Branched-Chain Ketoaciduria
- Argininosuccinic Acid Lyase Deficiency
- ASA Lyase Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E701: Other hyperphenylalaninemias
- E7223: Citrullinemia
- E710: Maple-syrup-urine disease
- E7222: Arginosuccinic aciduria
Also known as:
- Ornithine Metabolism Disorder
- Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
- Ornithine translocase deficiency
- Ornithine Translocase Deficiency
- Hyperornithinemia
- Ornithine Processing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E724: Disorders of ornithine metabolism
Also known as:
- Pompe Disease
- Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
- Pompe disease
- GSD II
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type II
- Acid Maltase Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7402: Pompe disease
Also known as:
- Methylmalonic Acidemia
- Metabolic Disorder
- Methylmalonic acidemia
- MMA
- Methylmalonic Aciduria
- Methylmalonic Acidopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- E71120: Methylmalonic acidemia
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
What procedures does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Wong typically perform?
As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by Dr. Derek Wong may include:
- Biochemical Genetics Consultation
- Biochemical Genetics Follow Up
- Enzyme Replacement Therapy
- Genetic Testing
- Metabolic Assessment and Management
Please contact Dr. Wong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wong accept my insurance?
Dr. Wong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-5146 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wong accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Wong in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wong's office located?
What is Dr. Wong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134199946.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wong
What is Dr. Derek Wong's specialty?
Dr. Wong is a Clinical Geneticist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Clinical Geneticist do?
A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders.
Is this Dr. Derek Wong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wong is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Clinical Geneticist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Derek Wong accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Derek Wong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Wong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (310) 206-5146 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Wong?
Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (310) 206-5146 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Wong have?
Dr. Derek Wong is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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